Foundations that fund organizations in Bucklin, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bucklin nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $69K to Bucklin organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bucklin around $5,115. 3 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bucklin
- $69K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,115
- Based in KS
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bucklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklin Community Better Life Foundation | Bucklin, KS | 8 | $48K | $5,115 | Preselected only | Easter Egg Hunt; City pool liner; Legion Doors - remaining grant |
| Bbrbjb Charitable Trust | Pretty Prairie, KS | 2 | $17K | $8,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; Hill top house |
| Stifel Educational Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund | Dodge City, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Educational |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bucklin, Kansas?
Bucklin Community Better Life Foundation, Bbrbjb Charitable Trust, Stifel Educational Foundation Inc, Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund reported grants to Bucklin organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bucklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.